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Ian Mcewan Quotes: I'm holding back, delaying the information. I'm lingering in the prior moment because it was a time when other outcomes were still possible.
         

I'm holding back, delaying the information. I'm lingering in the prior moment because it was a time when other outcomes were still possible.


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This page presents the quote "I'm holding back, delaying the information. I'm lingering in the prior moment because it was a time when other outcomes were still possible.". Author of this quote is Ian Mcewan. This quote is about time, holding back, enduring love, outcomes, lingering, information,.